Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
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Strawberry Donut Day at Coldwater Cafe
Troy Strawberry Festival may have been canceled, but Coldwater Cafe will be serving strawberry donuts for a good cause, along with other strawberry-infused treats and desserts.
Playgrounds, museums & other entertainment facilities can reopen June 10
Gov. Mike DeWine has announced that certain recreation and entertainment facilities can reopen with restrictions beginning June 10.
Dragon Dragons update on status of 2020 season
The Dayton Dragons have posted an update on the 2020 season via social media.
Dayton Art Institute faces a fundraising gap of $1 million due to COVID-19 crisis
The Dayton Art Institute is facing an 'unprecedented financial crisis'. Here's how to help.
Ready to escape reality? The Great Escape Game reopens today
Are you ready to escape reality? The Great Escape Game in Beavercreek is NOW OPEN with new policies and procedures in place.
Ready to get your Axe on? Wild Axe Throwing reopens today
Are you ready to get your Axe on? Wild Axe Throwing in Beavercreek is NOW OPEN with new policies and procedures in place.
The Mall at Fairfield Commons Transforms Parking Lot into Free Community Drive-In Theater
Safe, socially distant Free Cinema under the Stars: The Mall at Fairfield Commons presents family-friendly movies as part of a new series of drive-in movies.
Dayton area Buffalo Wild Wings set to reopen May 27
Buffalo Wild Wings reopen all Dayton area locations for indoor dining today, Wednesday, May 27.
The 2020 Montgomery County Fair has been canceled
The 2020 Montgomery County Fair has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Update: Two local waterparks will open for the 2020 season
Two local waterparks will open for the 2020 season under new guidelines.
Troy Aquatic Park will open for the 2020 season
Troy Aquatic Park will open for the 2020 season under guidelines as outlined by the State of Ohio.
Food trucks, outdoor dining with social distancing at the Yellow Cab Tavern
The Yellow Cab Food Truck Hub launches this Friday, with strict safety measures for outdoor seating, plus live music. Carryout and delivery also available.
Kettering cancels Fraze Pavilion's 2020 season, July 4th fireworks, summer programs
The city of Kettering has canceled the entire 2020 season at the Fraze Pavilion, July 4th fireworks and more in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dayton's Community Golf Course to reopen Friday
Community Golf Course will reopen this Friday, May 15 after being closed since early April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
City of Dayton cancels 2020 Fireworks, Lights in Flight Festival
2020 Independence Day celebrations canceled - Dayton cancels its Lights in Flight Firework Festival.
Americana Festival & Fireworks 2020 has been canceled
The 2020 Americana Festival, including the fireworks display, 5K run, parade, street fair has been canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Fairborn July 3rd & 4th 2020 events, fireworks canceled
The City of Fairborn 2020 July 3rd Block Party and July 4th Parade and Fireworks Display have been canceled.
Unprecedented Times for Dayton Arts
These are unprecedented times. These are unimaginable times. Here in Dayton, the arts community is facing a crisis.
2020 A World A'Fair Festival has been canceled
The World A'Fair Dayton International Festival planned for May 15-17 has now been canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Community theaters face an uncertain future
As Ohio contemplates lifting restrictions due to Covid-19, community theaters all over the Dayton area are facing an uncertain future.


































